Committees

Agenda Items:

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Presenter: Corky Kuhlmann

Action
Acceptance of Land Donation - Houston County
Mission Tejas State Park
April 1, 2010

I. Executive Summary: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has been offered a donation of a 0.236 acre tract as an addition to Mission Tejas State Park

II. Discussion: TPWD has been offered the donation of a 0.236-acre tract of land (tract) from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation as an addition to Mission Tejas State Park (Park). The tract is adjacent to the Park and is located just southwest of the entrance, having 234 feet of State Highway 21 frontage. Acquisition of the property would preserve the aesthetic qualities of the park entrance.

III. Recommendation: The staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:

"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorizes the Executive Director to take all necessary steps to accept a donation of a 0.236-acre tract of land as an addition to Mission Tejas State Park."